They turn back the clock to showcase Wortley in 1961, a year which takes you down the streets of LS12 before they were demolished as part of slum clearance and redevelopment plans. Landmarks in focus include New Wortley Liberal Club and the original Wesleyan Chapel. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Wortley in 1961
The original Wesleyan Chapel on Skilbeck Street with an entrance shown on Carter Street in July 1961. This chapel was built in 1863 but in 1875/76 a new Wesleyan Chapel Central Hall was built to the left of the original with the original being used as a school being used as a school until the late 1950s. Both chapels were eventually demolished. Ducie Street runs to the right. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Wortley in 1961
A yard containing a garage to the side of Oak Road seen to the right, a grocers which is run by Lily Burke. It was included in redevelopment plans for the Wortley area. Pictured in July 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Wortley in 1961
Bruce Street looking in the direction of Oak Road and Hall Lane pictured in July 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Wortley in 1961
Towards the left of this view is number 66 Wallace Street, the birthplace of Phil May, a cartoon artist who worked for Punch Magazine from 1893 until his death. A bronze plaque, erected in 1910 can be seen to the right of the door which reads 'Phil May, the great black and white artist. A fellow of infinite jest'. This tablet was put up by public subscription, was unveiled by E. T. Reed, a colleague, A.D. 1910. This house along with the rest of Wallace Street which runs to the right in descending order was demolished as part of slum clearance plans for the Wortley area. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Wortley in 1961
Foiur women sit chatting outside back-to-back properties on Wallace Street in July 1961. The houses were due for demolition and redevelopment as part of slum clearance. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Wortley in 1961
Holdforth Street is on the left edge of this view then the Queen pub on Wellington Street in the centre. Prince Street runs to the right edge where the former Primitive Methodist Chapel can be seen. Included in redevelopment plans for the Wortley area. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service